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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.57, 5,536.32 and 2,332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.57, 5,536.32 and 2,332.88 is: 3,219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.57 : 5,536.32 = 2,332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.57/5,536.32 = 2,332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.57x = 5,536.32 × 2,332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.57x = 12,915,554.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,915,554.53/4,011.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.58

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